Humboldt 420: Something entertaining for every strain of herb exponent

Melvin Seals, who played alongside legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Garcia for 15 years, will take his Jerry Garcia Band back to the Arcata Theatre Lounge for yet another night of extraordinary bluesy, psychedelic, jam-band rock. Seals, who plays the electric organ, will continue to keep the flame lit during he and his band's April 20 performance in Arcata. Advance passes are available online at passionpresents.com.

What: PressureAnya DJs: Fuego!

When: 10 p.m. Saturday

Where: Pearl Lounge, 502 Second St., Eureka

Admission: Free, 21+

The PressureAnya DJ duo and special guest Zero One will spin a bunch of genres like tropical-bass, moombahton, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop, dancehall and more for a fuego night of dancin' at the Pearl.

Tom Petty is one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and Full Moon Fever is his Humboldt County tribute band. They'll be back in action for April 20. If fans want to run down a dream in the great wide open and get a last dance with an American girl, they should free-fall at the Jambalaya on Saturday.

What: Fire Fusion 420

When: 3 p.m. Saturday

Where: Mateel Community Center, Redway

Admission: $20 in advance, $30 at the door, 18+

The Mateel's mark on April 20 this year is called "Fire Fusion 420." The event will feature live music, dance, fire performances, food, drinks and vendors, according to the Mateel's website. The Sherae O'Shaughnessy-hosted show -- for those 18 and older -- boasts musical performers like locals Absynth Quintet and Rooster McClintock as well as comedy from the Ba-Dum-Chh crew and fire-dance exhibitions from Circus of the Elements. And that's not all. For tickets and more information, visit mateel.org.

What: Petunia and the Vipers

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: Riverwood Inn, Phillipsville

Admission: $10

Canadian swing stars Petunia & the Vipers will return to SoHum on Saturday. They'll "return to the best honky-tonk roadhouse on the 101," according to their website. "See you there and bring your dancing shoes!"

The Eureka Theater will screen a couple pot pictures on Saturday at 4:20 p.m. "Why not honor the spirit of the season in relative comfort, enjoying the finest expressions of American culture: Cheesy exploitation flicks and Fairuza Balk pictures," according to the theater's website. There will be brownies. Not those kind of brownies. And beer.

What: Humboldt Hospitality Presents: 420

When: All day Saturday

Where: Eureka Inn, 518 Seventh St.

Admission: Varies, all ages

Humboldt Hospitality is hosting what they're calling an all-day, all-ages event for 420 featuring EDM performers and DJs, live art, food trucks, vendors and a VIP section. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/274806539321007.

What: Humboldt Mecca Cup

When: 1 p.m. (cup), 2 p.m. (concert gates) Saturday

Where: Ocean Grove, 480 Patrick's Point Dr., Trinidad

Admission: $30 (concert), all ages, $50 (concert and cup), 18+

The 'Cup is a 420 celebration of culture and community in Trinidad that's about music and Mary Jane. There will be an 18-plus Cannabis Cup Competition as well as an outdoor, all-ages music festival featuring Jamaican reggae star Lutan Fyah, local hip-hop greats Potluck, Funkmaster Flex-collaborator Nine, former Michael Franti and Spearhead touring member MC Radioactive, local rapper Garth Cultivader, Angels Cut, Steph Johnson, Stevie Culture, DJ Mauka, Rude Lion Sound and Yellow Wall Dub Squad. Check out this week's Northern Lights cover for more information. Tickets are available online at humboldtmeccacup.com.

What: Soul Night

When: 9 p.m. Saturday

Where: Humboldt Brews, 856 10th St., Arcata

Admission: $5, 21+

On Saturday HumBrews will host the 18th edition of their Soul Night dance party with a whole bunch of local DJs. "This 420, be ye gilded, glittered or iced, throw on something flashy and show us you're golden."